hungry
To Become
A sickness fit to last
A hasty hungry shark
A one that bites the glass
The air turns a poison mist
and the grass turns to a distant waste
A glare becomes a fist
and then a flower becomes erased
Starving
Haven't eaten for a day or... five,
nothing in the house.
during these times when I'm starving
I envy the crumbs of a mouse.
No income equals no food,
at least for a while.
Don't draw the attention of teacher's
If they offer food just smile.
Don't scarf it down or eat too slow
your stomach will start to ache.
Never ever asks for seconds!
though your mouth may start to quake.
If you find some money,
you must buy enough to share.
Don't be selfish because you know
you're not the only person starving there.
If you can, save most of your school lunch,
and bring it home to mom.
To divide between your brothers and sister
enough to fill your palms.
Don't stuff your face,
you must keep yourself neat.
Maybe if we're lucky
dad will have some candy or a treat.
But if not go to bed,
drink water to fill up your little tummy
Just think of all the food you'll have
when mommy brings home money.
But don't imagine mac & cheese
or the chicken she may be carving.
Because it only makes your stomach growl
and you're already starving....
When Death Feeds
After the thunder
Comes the rain
After a blow
Comes the pain
After it’s done
Comes the shame
You shouldn’t have done it
Brother Cain
Did you not know
That death is hungry
Did you not know
It always needs
Did you not know
It’s never full
Didn’t you know
It eats him who feeds
Cursed are you
For killing your brother
Start life anew
Far from another
Marked is your forehead
So you’ll never forget
Death feeds on you yet
Why does the sky cry
When I’m crying
Why does the wind howl
As I’m dying
Why do the animals whimper
As I bleed
Why is it so cold
When death feeds?